Fountain Montessori Colindale

About this day nursery

Fountain Montessori in Colindale offers a nurturing and holistic approach to early childhood education, drawing on the renowned Montessori philosophy. They are dedicated to preparing children for life by fostering curiosity, independence, and a love for learning within a patient and supportive environment.

The nursery prides itself on helping children progress at their own unique pace, encouraging them to take ownership of their academic and emotional development. With a strong emphasis on practical life skills, children are taught self-care and environmental responsibility, building confidence and self-esteem as they engage in everyday activities.

The outdoor learning environment is equally valued, featuring spectacular playgrounds designed to enhance fine and gross motor skills through active play and a nature-rich curriculum. Safety is a paramount concern, with controlled access, CCTV in classrooms, and a high staff-to-child ratio ensuring constant vigilance.

The curriculum is designed to ensure children are more than ready for kindergarten, guaranteeing readiness and reading proficiency at or above kindergarten level. Beyond core academics, the nursery enriches children's lives with opportunities to learn additional languages like French and Mandarin, and participate in activities such as ballet and soccer, complemented by various educational field trips.

They maintain an open-door policy, fostering strong parent partnerships through home visits, settling-in sessions, regular meetings, and parent participation days, and utilize the eyLog app for daily communication regarding each child's activities and progress. This commitment to a loving and caring environment is reflected in their high teacher longevity and "GOOD" OFSTED rating.

Our ethos

Fountain Montessori Colindale espouses the Montessori philosophy, focused on fostering independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. They support children in developing at their own pace, emphasize practical life skills and environmental responsibility, and value outdoor learning and motor skill development. The nursery aims to prepare children for kindergarten with strong academic foundations and rich extracurricular activities, all within a safe, nurturing, and communicative environment that partners with parents.

What it's like

Children eagerly run along the corridor to the setting's door and ring the bell ready to start their day. The setting has developed an ambitious curriculum which combines the Montessori approach and the early years foundation stage. Children confidently self-select their activities, showing sustained focus and concentration as they work hard at their tasks and then tidy away after themselves.